javier folgar

Position:Director of Marketing and Communications

Javier received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Rutgers University (Newark, NJ) in 2007, where he majored in marketing. Upon graduation, Javier worked in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry working for a Contract Research Organization as the Marketing and Communications Manager. During that time he also volunteered with local nonprofits such as NJ Community Water Watch, NJ Public Interest Research Group, and Global Environmental Projects. He also served as a Catechist at Our Lady of the Valley Parish.

In 2010, Javier joined the ​ATC as the Marketing and Communications Manager. In January 2013, he was promoted to Director of Marketing and Communications. Javier developed a strong passion for hiking after completing a missionary trip to Tohatchie, New Mexico. Since then, he has been hiking the trails almost every weekend.

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